Sustainable Bioenergy and Biomaterials for People and Planet
Plants for People and the Planet: Plant Innovation Series
Plant Biology , Plant Institute
November 4, 2025 @ 04:00 pm
HUB-Robeson Center, Room 134
University Park
Featuring:
Charlie Anderson
Penn State
Benay Gursoy
Penn State
Stephen Chmely
Penn State
Ensuring Sustainable Bioenergy and Biomaterials for People and the Planet
*NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS SEMINAR*
Seminar Topics:
- Charlie Anderson: Growing the future; working with plans to provide sustainable materials and energy for everyone
- Benay Gursoy: Mushrooms can make materials too
- Stephen Chmely: Engineered nanointerfaces to enable plant-inspired 3D printing using renewable materials
About the Series
The Plants for People and the Planet series will showcase cutting-edge research and diverse perspectives on how plants can shape a healthier, more sustainable future. This interdisciplinary series is designed to:
- Highlight innovative plant science research at Penn State
- Foster collaboration among faculty leaders across disciplines
- Explore how plants can address local, regional, and global challenges
Why Attend?
Participants will gain insights into the future of plant innovation and its role in solving real-world problems. The knowledge shared will directly inform the development of the Plant Innovation Complex, a major initiative of the Huck Institutes for 2025–2030.
Contact
Jill Hamilton
jvh6349@psu.edu